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World War II Veterans Memorial

World War II – the largest and deadliest military conflict in the history of humankind – was a watershed event, one that defined the 20th century and profoundly affected an entire generation. This site is dedicated to the Allies and those they sought to protect – the troops who bravely served their countries, Holocaust victims who endured and survived against all odds, and all the men and women who helped to ensure the legacy of “The Greatest Generation.”

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Featured Memorial | World War II

Remembering the lives and legacies of WWII veterans

Robert Bruce McClellan, 91, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on August 12, 2017. Bob was born in the Tolleston neighborhood of Gary on January 29, 1926. During World War II, he served in the United States Army, 44th Tank Battalion, in the Philippines. He was later stationed near Tokyo, Japan, where he delivered mail for the Army. After he returned home, Bob met Alice Willy on a blind date. The two were married on September 2, 1947 at Holy Angels Church in Gary. The couple...